5 Days 4 Nights
$200.00
10
Entebbe International Airport
10 +
75/100
English
Overview
Immerse yourself in the best of East Africa on this classic 5-day Uganda Gorillas & Savannah Wildlife Safari. Specially curated for nature lovers and bucket-list adventurers, this tour delivers an unbeatable mix of dramatic landscapes and world-class wildlife tracking. You’ll explore the sweeping Kasenyi plains in search of lions and elephants, cruise down the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel amidst hundreds of hippos, and trek deep into the misty, prehistoric canopy of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to stand face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas. Seamlessly blending thrilling safaris with magnificent rift valley landscapes, this 5-day journey captures the true essence of the “Pearl of Africa.”
Schedule Details
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning Transfer: Meet your professional driver-guide at 7:00 AM. Begin the journey southwest, watching the urban cityscape transform into scenic rolling hills and rural towns.
Equator Crossing: Stop at the Kayabwe Equator point to snap photos, view the water-hemisphere experiment, and browse local craft shops.
Lunch & Rift Valley Views: Enjoy a hot lunch in Mbarara city. Continue the drive, descending down the breathtaking Western Rift Valley escarpment with panoramic views of the Rwenzori mountains and sprawling tea estates.
Evening: Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park, check into your lodge, and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Kasenyi Savannah Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Sunrise Wildlife Tracking: Set out at 6:30 AM into the Kasenyi plains, a prime mating ground for Uganda kobs. Track lions, leopards, large herds of Cape buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, and warthogs.
Afternoon Cruise: After a midday rest and lunch at the lodge, embark on an iconic 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This unique waterway hosts the world's highest concentration of hippos, massive Nile crocodiles, and hundreds of drinking elephants and colorful waterbirds.
Evening Walk: Wind down the evening with a relaxing dinner back at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Search for Tree-Climbing Lions (Ishasha) & Drive to Bwindi Forest
Tree-Climbing Lions Track: Check out of the lodge after breakfast and drive through the southern Ishasha sector of the park. Keep your eyes on the giant fig trees, where the park's famous tree-climbing lions love to lounge during the hot afternoon hours.
Journey to Bwindi: Stop for an en-route lunch before climbing up into the cooler, mist-shrouded highland mountains toward the ancient Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Evening Check-In: Unwind at your rainforest lodge and drift off to sleep to the soothing sounds of the jungle canopy.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: The Ultimate Mountain Gorilla Tracking Experience
Park Briefing (7:30 AM): Head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) park station with a packed lunch. Rangers will brief you on forest safety and guide etiquette before assigning you to a habituated gorilla family.
The Trek: Penetrate the lush, tangled jungle on foot. The tracking duration can range from 2 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas nested the previous night.
The Magical Encounter: Spend exactly 1 unforgettable hour standing just meters away from a magnificent silverback and his family. Watch them interact, feed, play, and care for their young.
Evening Community Visit: Head back to the lodge to receive your trekking certificate. Later, take an optional walk to the local Batwa or Bakiga communities to learn about their vibrant cultures and traditional folk dances.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Return Journey to Kampala / Entebbe
Scenic Departure: Wake up to a fresh cup of local coffee and mist rising over the ancient forest before beginning your return journey.
En-Route Stop: Enjoy a relaxed lunch along the highway and stop at local drum-making villages to pick up handmade Ugandan souvenirs.
Drop-off: Arrive in Kampala or directly at Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight out.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
